Master Sergeant Robert E. Adams
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
MSgt. Robert E. Adams was killed on December 2, 1950, while serving with the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, Sgt. Adams was the husband of Mrs. Agnes Higginbotham Adams and the son of Mrs. Riley W. Fosters.<br /><br />A photo of MSgt. Adams' grave can be found at this site: <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48998723">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48998723</a>.
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July 29, 1955
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
Sergeant First Class Ellis Lee Aldridge
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963</em>, SFC. Ellis L. Aldridge was killed on October 4, 1951, while serving with the 10th Engineers. SFC Aldridge was the husband of Mrs. Robbis Aldridge of Glen Allen.<br /><br />A photo of SFC. Aldridge's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22853327/ellis-lee-aldridge">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22853327/ellis-lee-aldridge</a>.
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October 4, 1951
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Fayette County (AL)
Master Sergeant Morris Allums
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
MSgt. Morris Allums was killed on January 31, 1951, while a prisoner of war of the Korean Army. According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, Sgt. Allums was the brother of Mrs. Gurley Phillips of Sumiton. For his service Sgt. Allums was awarded the Purple Heart, Prisoner of War Medal, and several others.<br /><br />A memorial to MSgt. Allums can be found at this site: <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12819485">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12819485</a>.
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January 31, 1951
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1794
Walker County (AL)
Corporal Raymond E. Bailey
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to According to Ancestry.com, <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, Cpl. Raymond E. Bailey was killed on July 11, 1950, while serving with the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Cpl. Bailey was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bailey of Fayette.<br /><br />More information on Cpl. Bailey's service can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.abmc.gov/node/323266#.V4FXYaIvwgs">https://www.abmc.gov/node/323266#.V4FXYaIvwgs</a>. <br /><br />A photo of Cpl. Bailey's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49919544/raymond-e.-bailey">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49919544/raymond-e.-bailey</a>.
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July 11, 1950
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1795
Fayette County (AL)
Corporal Charles L. Beams
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
Cpl. Charles L. Beams was killed on June 21, 1952, while serving with Headquarters Battery, 999th Field Artillery Battalion. According to Ancestry.com. <em>U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963</em>, Cpl. Beams was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Beams of Samantha and the husband of Mrs. Charles Beams.<br /><br />A photo of Cpl. Beams and of his grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60077745/charles-l.-beams">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60077745/charles-l.-beams</a>.
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August 26, 1952
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1796
Tuscaloosa County (AL)
Sergeant Charles C. Betts Sr.
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to National Archives and Records Administration. <em>U.S., Korean War Casualties, 1950-1957</em> via Ancestry.com, Sgt. Charles C. Betts Sr. was killed on May 26, 1951, while serving with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.
May 26, 1951
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1797
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Corporal John R. Blenkinsop
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
Cpl. John R. Blenkinsop was killed on September 3, 1950, while serving with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. According to the 1940 United States Federal Census via Ancestry.com, Cpl. Blenkinsop was the husband of Mrs. Flossie Blenkinsop of Carbon Hill.
September 3, 1950
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1798
Walker County (AL)
Private George D. Bolton Jr.
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
Pvt. George D. Bolton Jr. was killed on May 18, 1951, while serving with the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. Pvt. Bolton was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Bolton Sr. of Aliceville.<br /><br />A photo of the grave of Pvt. Bolton can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115973697/george-donald-bolton">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115973697/george-donald-bolton</a>.
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December 4, 1951
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1799
Pickens County (AL)
Corporal Arthur Bracknell
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
Cpl. Arthur Bracknell was killed on October 4, 1951, while serving with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Cpl. Bracknell was the son of Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Bracknell of Centreville.<br /><br />A photo of Cpl. Bracknell's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13338622/arthur-bracknell">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13338622/arthur-bracknell</a>.
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December 21, 1951
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Bibb County (AL)
Sergeant William B. Castle
Korean War, 1950-1953
United States Army
According to Ancestry.com. <em>Alabama Soldiers in the Korean War, 1950-1952</em>, Sgt. William B. Castle was initially wounded before dieing on November 27, 1950, while serving with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. Sgt. Castle was the husband of Mrs. Dorothy M. Castle of Northport.<br /><br />A photo of Sgt. Castle's grave can be found at this site: <a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24235321/william-b-castle">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24235321/william-b-castle</a>.
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November 27, 1950
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1801
Northport (AL)